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Founders Day Music Festival planned for Pickens

Organizers of the Founders Day Music Festival explain what to expect on Saturday, Sept. 14 in downtown Pickens.

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Updated: 7:04 AM EDT Sep 9, 2013

Founders Day Music Festival planned for Pickens

Organizers of the Founders Day Music Festival explain what to expect on Saturday, Sept. 14 in downtown Pickens.

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WEBVTT NEXT WEEK...THE CITY OF PICKENS WILL MAKE MORE ROOM FOR SOME MUSIC AND MEMORIES. OUR GUESTS ARE INVITING EVERYONE TO ENJOY SOME "PICKIN' IN PICKENS" AT THE ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL. LET'S WELCOME PATRICK LARK AND DANIEL BRANZINSKI. IN ADDITION TO HAVING SOME AWARD-WINNING BANDS....YOU'RE INVITING VISITORS TO SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT WITH A "HOT LICKS" COMPETITION. HOW WILL THAT WORK? WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE JAM SESSIONS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO COMPETE? EVEN THOUGH MUSIC IS THE HIGHLIGHT...WHAT ARE THE OTHER WAYS PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THE COMMUNITY'S HERITAGE? THE NIGHT ENDS WITH A FIREWORKS SHOW, RIGHT? PLEASE REMIND US WHERE AND WHEN ALL THE FUN TAKES PLACE... Seven great bands, headlined by such award-winning groups as Volume 5, Deja Bluegrass and Most Wanted Bluegrass will entertain. Other well-known bands scheduled to perform include Pine Top Revival, the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, The Traveling McCollums and the Blue Flame Bluegrass Band. Big Jam featuring "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." The Hot Licks Competition will be open to musicians playing any traditional bluegrass or old-time instrument. An accomplished musician will lead the contest, playing and singing traditional tunes and calling on the contestants, one at a time, to play a break. A panel of judges will select the finalists to perform on stage. A winner will be chosen. Bluegrass, old-time, country and folk musicians are invited to join other in jams throughout the day and evening. There will also be free mini lessons for those who want to learn how to play an instrument. Founders day will also feature living history re-enactments with musket, long rifle and cannon firing demonstrations. The city's namesake.General Andrew Pickens of the Revolutionary War.will also be there to tell his life story and pose for pictures. He'll also share his 274th birthday cake with the crowd. The Hagood-Mauldin House and the Pickens County Museum, where Pickens' history can really be seen, will be open for tours. This year, many more vendors will offer traditional items, original arts and crafts, and food and beverage such as homemade ice cream. Experts in "lost crafts" will provide demonstrations on blacksmithing, quilting, musical instrument construction, gunsmithing, and more. Special activities, such as face- painting and storytelling, will entertain the kids.

Founders Day Music Festival planned for Pickens

Organizers of the Founders Day Music Festival explain what to expect on Saturday, Sept. 14 in downtown Pickens.